LipiFlow Successfully Treating Dry Eye

Since introducing the LipiFlow technology and the Eye Care of Iowa Dry Eye Clinic in September, we have successfully helped over 40 people with dry eye obtain relief.  Our findings mirror what studies found on the national level.  Close to 80% of people are experiencing relief.  The amount of relief truly depends on the amount of gland atrophy found upon evaluation.  The sooner the problem is found and diagnosed, the better the outcome.  Patients with 20-50% atrophy are returning at one month noting improvement of some kind in their dry eye symptoms.  We have treated a few patients with close to 90% atrophy, and at these dry eye workups, we have been very upfront with these miserable patients, that the procedure would benefit in slowing the rate of atrophy, and to try and preserve the 10% remaining glands.  Unfortunately, once these glands die off, they do not grow back. While these patients often do not experience relief, they understand the importance of preserving what remaining glands they have.

Over the last few months, we have seen people from Des Moines, as well as all over Iowa and beyond.
- Jefferson
- Clear Lake
- Knoxville
- Ames
- Marshalltown
- Mount Pleasant
- Indianola
- Kansas City, MO
- Mankato, MN

We are excited to continue helping those with dry eye in the great state of Iowa obtain dry eye relief.